Monday, July 9, 2018

- WWE has announced Shinsuke Nakamura vs. WWE Champion AJ Styles for this week's SmackDown episode. This will be a non-title match and Nakamura's first match since suffering the bite from the police dog two weeks ago. Below is the announcement on Nakamura vs. Styles:

AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura to battle on SmackDown LIVE tomorrow night

The legendary rivalry between WWE Champion AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura featured memorable battles taking place WWE Money in the Bank, the Greatest Royal Rumble event in Saudi Arabia, and The Grandest Stage of Them All, WrestleMania. Now, Styles and Nakamura will collide once again on SmackDown LIVE tomorrow night.

Both Superstars have huge matches scheduled for this Sunday at WWE Extreme Rules; Styles is defending his WWE Championship against Rusev, and Nakamura is challenging Jeff Hardy for the United States Title. Before they get to Pittsburgh this Sunday, however, they'll have to write the latest chapter in their intense conflict. Who will emerge victorious – The Phenomenal One or The King of Strong Style? Find out tomorrow night on SmackDown LIVE at 8/7 C on USA Network!

- Constable Baron Corbin has announced that he will team with Elias to face Finn Balor and Bobby Roode on tonight's WWE RAW episode. Corbin makes the announcement in the video below.

No other matches have been announced for tonight's RAW but we know that the counseling session with Dr. Shelby, Sasha Banks and Bayley will continue. RAW will also feature the final red brand hype for Sunday's WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view.